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onward journey
The continuation of a journey after an interruption or stop.
Wegen eines Unfalls auf der Autobahn verzögerte sich die Weiterfahrt um eine Stunde.
Because of an accident on the highway, the onward journey was delayed by an hour.
The word is made up of 'weiter' (further / onward) and 'Fahrt' (journey / ride). The prefix 'weiter-' here means 'continuation' or 'forward'. So 'Weiterfahrt' is the continuation of a journey.
Nach einer kurzen Pause war die Weiterfahrt sehr entspannt.
After a short break, the onward journey was very relaxed.
'Weiterfahrt' is often combined with verbs that express a disruption or permission. Typical phrases are 'die Weiterfahrt verzögert sich' (the onward journey is delayed), 'die Weiterfahrt verhindern' (to prevent the onward journey), or 'die Weiterfahrt gestatten' (to allow the onward journey).
Ein umgestürzter Baum verhinderte die Weiterfahrt.
A fallen tree prevented the onward journey.
This noun is very often used in official announcements, traffic reports, or police checks. It always describes the continuation of a journey after an interruption.
Achtung, eine Durchsage: Die Weiterfahrt unseres Zuges verzögert sich um wenige Minuten.
Attention, an announcement: the onward journey of our train will be delayed by a few minutes.
departure / exit
Both words can refer to a vehicle setting off after a stop. Abfahrt refers to the start in general, while Weiterfahrt explicitly emphasizes the continuation of a journey that has already begun. After a break or stop, Weiterfahrt is therefore especially appropriate.
Nach der kurzen Pause begann die Weiterfahrt des Busses zum nächsten Ort.
After the short break, the bus continued on to the next town.
Die Abfahrt des Busses vom Bahnhof ist für neun Uhr geplant.
The bus is scheduled to leave the station at nine o'clock.
